Parma High School

PARMA HIGH SCHOOL

137 PANTHER WAY

PARMA, ID 83660

208-722-5115, OPTION #1402

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Administration……………………………………………………..3

Cheerleaders ……………………………………………………… 4

Class Officers……………………………………………………… 3

Expectations ………………………………………………………. 5

Principal’s Message……………………………………………….. 2

School Song ………………………………………………………..4

Student Body Officers …………………………………………….3

Vision Statement PHS ………………………………………….. 5

Athletics

Eligibility/Participation……………….…………………………... 19-20

Responsibility of Players…………………………………………. 20-21-22

Concussions……………...……………………………………….. 23

Attendance

Attendance Policy………………………………………..……….. 13-14

Attendance Requirements…………………………………………14-15

Definitions………………………………………………………….. 14

Extracurricular Activities & Attendance………………………… 15

Tardy………………………………………………………………..14

Truant………………………………………………………...14

Discipline

Code of Conduct Goals………………….……………………….25

Level I………………………………………………….………… 25-26

Level II…,,,………………………………….…………………… 26

Level III…………………….………………………………………27

Level IV…………………………………………………………. 27-28

Harassment Reporting Procedures…………………………….. 24-25

Investigation & Disciplinary Actions…………………………… 18-19

Prohibition of Weapons..…………………………………………17-18

Sexual Harassment……………………………………………….24

Student Harassment……………………………………………...23-24

Student Suspensions……………………………………………….19

Weapons………………………………………...…..……………... 18

Academics

Graduation requirements………………………………………..

Advanced Opportunities…………………………………………

General Information

Activity Money…………………………………………………… 16

Automobile Policy……………………………………………….. 17

Bell Schedule……………………………………………………..30-31

Book, Fee, Equipment, Fines…………………………………….. 9

Club/Organizations………………………………………………. 5-6-7

Dress Code……….………………………………………………. 29-30

Extra Curricular Activities……………………………………… 8

Field Trips………………………………………………………….19

Fire Drills…………………………………………………………..15

Guidance Program……………………………………………….... 12-13

Library……………………………………………………………....17

Lockers………………………………………………………………15

Lost and Found……………………………………………………..16

Meetings……………………………………………………………. 9

Parent Responsibilities……………………………………………. 28-29

School Affairs and Dances…………………………………………. 7-8

School Lunch Program…………………………………………….. 16

Staff Responsibilities……………………………………………….29

Student Fees………………..………………………………………… 7

Student Responsibilities…………………………………………….28

Telephone………………………………………………………….. 15-16

Bus Transportation………………………………………………… 9

Visitors………………………………………………………………15

Graduation/Grades

Additional requirements…………………..………….…………… 10-11

District Requirements……………………………………………… 9-10

Grading Scale……………………………………………………….. 11

Homework Policy…………………….…….……………………….. 12

Grading Philosophy………………………………………………… 12

Graduation Requirements………………………………………… 9

Cheating/Plagiarism………………………………………………... 12

Incomplete Work……………………………………………………13

Progress Reports……………………………………………………13

Schedule Changes…………………………………………………..13

Academic Achievement for all extra-curricular activities………5,8,21

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to ParmaHigh School, home of the Panthers! The 2016-17 year promises to be one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding years of your life. The four years that you spend at PHS will provide you with the tools that, upon graduating at the end of your senior year, will allow you to move to the next phases of your lives, confident in your abilities and your educational experiences.

I truly believe our school is staffed by the finest group of teachers, counselor, secretaries, para-professionals, food service professionals, and custodians in the state of Idaho. We are here to assure that you have every opportunity to excel in all academic areas and achieve the success that you desire. Further, a wide variety of extra and co-curricular activities and clubs allow all students to be involved in school outside of the academic day. Research shows that this involvement is directly attributable to increased academic success.

Everyone who works at ParmaHigh School is very aware of the pride and tradition this community and school have. It is our goal to continue and even increase the excellence that many before us have worked so hard to create.

I encourage both students and parents to stay actively involved in your school. Good luck and have a great year as a Panther!

Sincerely,

David Carson, Principal

PHS ADMINISTRATION

Principal David Carson

CounselorCory Fortin

Athletic DirectorMonique Jensen

Office ManagerBobbi Krohn

PHS Staff

Larry Haddock Patty Hutton Mick Sharkey

Susan Beck Amanda Harmon Becky Mee

Jake Walgamott Frank Campbell Jane Dykas

Carole Cox Pam Larsen Michelle Dennett

Toby Leonard Stephanie Windle

Luke Renfree Amy Nichols

Paula Leppert Dale Steiner

Shelly Staniec Joel MacKenzie

Jessica Haddox Yolanda Ramirez

Shirley Coffman Rebecca Blanscet

Student Body Officers

President– Jeryn Walgamott

Vice President– Briton Parker

Secretary–Jamie Hudson

Treasurer–Ethan Sterling

Sgt-at-Arms–Wyatt Neal

School Board Representative–Cora Sharkey

Senior Class

President –Hanna Hayes

Vice President – Frankie Bautista

Secretary – Lydia Stevenson

Treasurer – Paige Powers

Historians – Shelbee Gentry, Dana Seward, Kassidy Forsberg

Junior Class

President: Benj Compas

Vice President: Sierra Pesnell

Secretary: Liz Landeros

Treasurer: Mikayla Jensen

Sophomore Class

President- Sydney Sterling

Vice-President – Annalise Han Khorn

Treasurer – Courtney Weber

Secretary - Matt Jackson

Representative – Alex Peterson.

Freshman Class

President - Jr Rodriquez

V Pres - Regan Braden

Secretary - Adyson Harris

Treasurer - Benett Richards

Historians - Justina Barba and Katie Jackson

Representatives - Sydney Atkinson and Joe Shaw

Varsity Cheerleaders

Shelbee Gentry Hanna Hayes

Yakelin Arteaga Cailey Cullen

Mariah Davis Annalise Han Khorn

Sydney Sterling Gabriellle Gentry

Samantha Steinhaus Nikki Baird

Nadine Herrera Melody Capistran

Denae Rees Jordyn Browne

Monica Barrajas

PHS SCHOOL SONG

Parma Panthers brave and strong and true

We will fight our best for you

We will back you in your mighty stand

As the bravest in the land

For we know that you are loyal sons

Of our dear old Parma High

And we’ll fight, fight, with you all the

Way on your march to victory

PARMA HIGH SCHOOLPURPOSE

Our purpose encourages the development of lifelong learners utilizing the ability to think critically, act ethically and contribute to the enhancement of society

PARMA HIGH SCHOOL GOAL

To ensure all students are adequately prepared for future success, we:

• Set clear, high expectations.

•Monitor student progress through intervention and mentor teams.

• Evaluate, reflect, and adjust using compiled data.

• Encourage a positive, respectful, safe school climate and culture

• Support strong community involvement

• Inspire extracurricular and co-curricular participation

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Activities are an important part of your high school career. Good records in extracurricular activities along with a good GPA are two very excellent recommendations for college entrance and scholarship applications.

Academic Achievement Requirement for all Extra-curricular activities at Parma High School

All students involved in extra-curricular activities at Parma High School must have a passing grade in every class to be eligible to participate in any games, field trips, club or group activities.

Every two weeks a D/F report will be sent to each coach, teacher, and/or advisor.

Each coach/advisor monitors their athletes.

If a student has an “F” on the report, they will be on probation for the next two weeks. The student will be allowed to participate in practices, games, field trips, club or group activities during this two week probation. At the end of this two week probation, if the student still has an F, they are ineligible for all extra-curricular activities UNTIL they have a “D” or better in that class. They may still participate in practices, but not in any games or performances.

A student becomes eligible when an Edline grade report is presented to the coach/advisor stating they have a “D” or better in that class.

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS: Anyone in grades 9-12 may belong upon payment of the dues (ASB card). In order to participate in any sport, cheerleading, drama, band or choir, or to vote, you must belong.

STUDENT COUNCIL: The Student Council is the policy making body for the students. Membership is limited to the elected officers of the ASB and representatives from each recognized group in the high school.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA: Students enrolled in any office occupations course are eligible to belong to this co-curricular organization.

FFA: A club designed for those students taking Vo-Ag. It allows students to utilize information gained in the classroom for project experience. FFA also gives the student an opportunity to participate in several judging contests, state conventions, and outdoor activities.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: Open to students currently enrolled in a foreign language class or have passed a foreign language class in previous high school years.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:

The object of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students of ParmaHigh School. Membership is open to juniors, seniors, and 2nd semester sophomores and is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character as defined by the National Honor Society.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama club is open to all students who have been enrolled in one semester of drama. Drama club members are involved with providing entertainment for school and community activities.

PUBLICATIONS: Publications class is involved in developing of the school yearbook.

LEO CLUB: Service organizationopen to all students.

FHLA:Hispanic Service and leadershiporganization

Fellowship of Christian Athletes: is a group of athletes and activists who are brought together by their common faith of Christianity. FCA is a worldwide organization with a chapter here at Parma High School.

STUDENT FEES

TextbooksNo charge unless damaged or lost.

InsuranceTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT BUY INSURANCE TO COVER YOUR STUDENT.

ASB Card$30.00. Required for students in any sport, cheerleading, drama, band or choir. Allows students to enter all regular season home sports contests for free, $l.00 off adult prices at away sports,games/matches, voting privileges in student body elections, attendance at National Assemblies.

Annual$61.00Class Dues

Driver Educ.$150.00Freshman: $20

*IDLA$75 (per class)Sophomore: $20

Juniors: $20

Seniors: $20

*The district will pay the course fee for each student enrolled in Idaho Digital

Learning Academy (IDLA) courses, if the course is part of the student’s full-

time enrollment. The district may require a student to pay a course fee if a

student enrolls in additional courses beyond full-time enrollment, or a student

elects to participate in summer school courses. District policy #638

Disclosure of Student Directory Information

ParmaHigh School in accordance to District policy #681 may disclose

directory information after giving written, public notice annually to parents and students.

Limited Open Enrollment

In accordance to district policy #631Parma High School can accept out of district students on a case by case basis.

SCHOOL AFFAIRS AND DANCES

The principal or activities director, and only they, can grant permission to schedule an activity or place an event on the school calendar. Students/advisors are advised to ask permission for an activity as far in advance as possible. The regulations confine attendance to the members of the student body with this exception: a member of the student body may bring a guest, if the guest is approved prior to the event by the principal or his or her designee.

No students will be allowed to enter the dance after l0:00 p.m. No dance will extend beyond l2:00 midnight. Students leaving the building during the dance will not be permitted to re-enter.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All participants in extra curricular activities must purchase an activity card. Athletes must have proof of insurance, current physical exams prior to the 9th and llth grade year and be eligible under IHSAA standards. This includes having passed at least six (6) classes the previous semester and an age limit.

Academic Achievement Requirement for all Extra-curricular activities at Parma High School

All students involved in extra-curricular activities at Parma High School must have a passing grade in every class to be eligible to participate in any games, field trips, club or group activities.

Every two weeks a D/F report will be sent to each coach, teacher, and/or advisor.

Each coach/advisor monitors their athletes.

A student becomes eligible when a Family Link grade report is presented to the coach/advisor stating they have a “D” or better in that class.

Any homeschooler planning to participate in Parma High School activities must contact the Athletic Director, at 779-4069 ext. 1430 to make arrangements to meet IHSAA eligibility requirements. It is recommended that homeschool students take the ISAT test that will be given in the spring. If this is not possible students will need to submit test scores from any nationally-normed test such as the PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT or COMPASS. A minimum composite, core or survey test score within the average or higher than average range as established by the test service is required for participation in activities. Another option is to submit a portfolio that meets IHSAA standards as described on the website,

BUS TRANSPORTATION

When bus transportation is provided students must ride over and back on the bus. The only exception is when other arrangements are made(in writing) between the parent, principal, coach/advisor, or activities director.

MEETINGS

All meetings of any class or club must be approved by an advisor(s). Meeting times and date should be placed in the daily bulletin.

SCHEDULING

All social functions must have the approval of the class or club advisor and the principal one week in advance.

Before final approval of a function will be given, the class or club must be able to verify that they have made adequate plans for the event, including clean up and getting it on the master calendar.

BOOK, FEE, EQUIPMENT, FINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Meeting personal financial obligations is regarded as an important attribute of a responsible adult and citizen. The personal responsibilities of students at ParmaHigh School include the prompt return of books and supplies in good condition, and prompt payment of all participation fees and fines. Students are responsible for their obligations and will be held accountable for meeting them.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

All students graduating from this school district will meet this state’s and this district’s graduation requirements.

DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS

ParmaHigh School operates on the semester credit system. 52 creditsare required to graduate.

SUBJECT REQUIRED

English (Writing skills emphasis)8

Careers & Speech 1

Mathematics (2 credits of Algebra I or a6

class for which Algebra I is a required pre-requisite,

beginning with the class of 2013 two credits of

geometry are also required)

Science6

Physical Science (9th grade) 2 credits required

Biology (l0th grade) 2 credits required

2 credits of science for which Biology is a

pre-requisite

Social Studies 8

Social Studies8

U.S. History I (10th grade) 2 credits required

U.S. History II (11th grade) 2 credits required

American Government (12th) 2 credits required

Economics (l2th grade) l credit required

Sociology or 2nd semester of Economics (l2th grade) l credit required

Health and Physical Education3

Health l credit required

Physical Education/Athletic Training 2 credits required

Humanities:4

Drama, Foreign Language, World History

Or any course that compares/contrast cultures

(Vocal or Instrumental Music or Applied Art)

Computer Class(Business Occupations,2

Publications, Information Tech.)

Required credits for core classes 38

Area of Concentration 8

Electives6

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Score proficient on the Idaho Standard Achievement Test or meet the requirements of an Alternative Assessment.

Must be enrolled for 8 classes per semester.Valedictorian and salutatorian will be determined at the end of the 7th semester. GPA determines these honors. GPA will be carried to the third decimal place without rounding.

The following requirements will be used to select the valedictorian(s) and salutatorian(s). Valedictorians and salutatorians will be required to complete the College Prep area of concentration (see below for definition of College Prep area of concentration). The top GPAs of the senior class will be valedictorian and salutatorian.

College Prep Requirements

Both the valedictorian and salutatorian must have the College Prep area of concentration. In order to complete the College Prep area of concentration, one must have the following beyond the regular Parma High School graduation requirements:

•2 years of foreign language

• 2 additional years of lab sciences, including Chemistry, Physics,

Biology II, and/or Biotechnology

• College Prep Senior English

•4 years of academic math (up to Calculus if student starts in

Geometry, or up to Advanced Math if student starts in Algebra I)

•2 years of business classes, including Bus Apps I & Bus Apps II

May earn credits toward a ParmaHighSchool diploma through correspondence or alternative programs. Correspondence and alternative credits must be approved in advance by the principal and counselor. Correspondence credits will be limited to three (3). Alternative credits will be limited to six (6).

May earn credits toward a ParmaHigh School diploma by passing (80%) a school formulated competency examination to test out of a course. Credits earned in this matter will be limited to 4. Pass/fail of the exam will be determined by the department head and building administrator.

Summer school credit from an approved accredited high school program may be used for graduation. Six (6) semester credits may be accumulated and accepted as the equivalent of an academic semester meeting the eight (8) semester attendance recommendation.Arrangements for this need to be approved with the high school counselor prior to enrolling for the class(es).

Early graduation may occur when a high school student completes the number of credits required by the school district prior to completing eight (8) semesters of high school work. The students must petition the superintendent and local school board to get approval.

Students who complete graduation requirements early will be allowed to participate in the regularscheduled graduation and receive a diploma at that time.

Advanced Opportunities Programs

State-funded advanced opportunities include Mastery Advancement Program (MAP) and Fast Forward. MAP provides a $1,500 scholarship upon early graduation. Fast Forward allocates $4,125 for each Idaho 7th-12th grade student for overload and dual credit classes. More details about these opportunities can be found on the school website or The dual credit/advanced opportunities form must be completed and turned into the office in order to request monies.

GRADING SCALE

90 – 100A

80 – 89B

70 – 79C

60 – 69D

Below 60F

HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is assigned as an important reinforcement to the “learn-practice-apply” knowledge cycle. Zeros (0) indicate that a critical step in the process was not completed by the student. Therefore, every effort should be made to ensure that students consistently complete all homework assignments.